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Edge Centres buys DC Matrix to bolster Queensland data centre operations
Hyperscale

Edge Centres buys DC Matrix to bolster Queensland data centre operations

Edge Centres expands its Australian portfolio with the acquisition of data center provider, DC Matrix, adding two new data centers to its operations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
DigiCert announces acquisition of IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana
Internet of Things

DigiCert announces acquisition of IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana

DigiCert has acquired IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana to enhance its presence in the fast-growing IoT market. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
Kaseya sees continued growth following a standout 2021
Hyperscale

Kaseya sees continued growth following a standout 2021

Kaseya grows by 25% in 2021, driven by strategic acquisitions and focus on helping MSPs expand their businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
Alteryx acquires Trifacta, targets data and cloud transformation initiatives
Data Analytics

Alteryx acquires Trifacta, targets data and cloud transformation initiatives

This acquisition will anchor and accelerate Alteryx's journey to the cloud and open new categories of buyers across IT within large enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Unified Communications

2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark

2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jan 2022
OpenText acquires SaaS email encryption company for $860M
Software-as-a-Service

OpenText acquires SaaS email encryption company for $860M

OpenText to acquire specialist cybersecurity firm Zix Corporation for $860m, aiming to strengthen its offerings for small and medium-sized businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Dec 2021
SOLD: Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT&T in a billion dollar deal
Microsoft

SOLD: Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT&T in a billion dollar deal

Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT-T in $1 billion deal to shape the digital ad marketplace and empower the open web.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021
Optimizely improves customer experience outcomes with Welcome acquisition
Customer Relationship Management

Optimizely improves customer experience outcomes with Welcome acquisition

Optimizely to acquire Welcome, merging content marketing, resource management, and digital asset capabilities to enhance customer experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
ConnectWise bolsters CX portfolio with SmileBack acquisition
Customer Relationship Management

ConnectWise bolsters CX portfolio with SmileBack acquisition

ConnectWise will now own and develop the SmileBack customer feedback system, which is designed specifically for the MSP market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
8x8 to acquire cloud-based communications company Fuze
Unified Communications

8x8 to acquire cloud-based communications company Fuze

8x8, an integrated cloud communications platform provider, is set to acquire cloud-based communications provider Fuze for $250m.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
IBM continues to invest in hybrid cloud and AI strategy with latest acquisition
Digital Transformation

IBM continues to invest in hybrid cloud and AI strategy with latest acquisition

IBM acquires Australian digital transformation services company SXiQ to enhance its hybrid cloud and AI strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
DNV acquires Applied Risk, develops industrial cybersecurity expertise
Manufacturing

DNV acquires Applied Risk, develops industrial cybersecurity expertise

DNV to acquire industrial cybersecurity specialist Applied Risk in a bid to build the world's largest industrial cybersecurity practice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
Capgemini completes Empired acquisition, extends presence in ANZ region
Microsoft

Capgemini completes Empired acquisition, extends presence in ANZ region

Capgemini completes acquisition of Empired, making it a digital, data and cloud leader in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021
Nitro to acquire Belgian eSign company Connective for AU$110m
Mergers and Acquisitions

Nitro to acquire Belgian eSign company Connective for AU$110m

Nitro will raise AU$140 million to support the purchase, comprising $80 institutional placement and $60 million accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021
CrowdStrike acquires SecureCircle, extends zero trust endpoint solution
Malware

CrowdStrike acquires SecureCircle, extends zero trust endpoint solution

CrowdStrike is set to acquire SecureCircle, aiming to enhance zero trust data protection and control how data is accessed and shared.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

Vantage Data Centers completes major acquisition to expand APAC reach
Hyperscale

Vantage Data Centers completes major acquisition to expand APAC reach

Vantage Data Centers and its leading investor DigitalBridge Group Inc. have announced a completed acquisition of PCCW Ltd.'s data center business (PCCW DC).

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
TPT Group completes 12th acquisition in New Zealand with Cablenet
Network Infrastructure

TPT Group completes 12th acquisition in New Zealand with Cablenet

Local investment company TPT Group has acquired Cablenet, one of the largest ICT infrastructure companies in New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Nov 2021
Weta Digital sells technology division for $2.3b to US firm
Gaming

Weta Digital sells technology division for $2.3b to US firm

Unity, which produces software for game developers and digital artists, has agreed to acquire the studio's tools, pipeline of work, technology and 275 staff.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021